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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.61, 1,657.92 and 936.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.61, 1,657.92 and 936.22 is: 1,290.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.61 : 1,657.92 = 936.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.61/1,657.92 = 936.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.61x = 1,657.92 × 936.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.61x = 1,552,177.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,177.86/1,202.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.67

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